Design & Applied Arts at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 design & applied arts degrees were granted at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Among 18,012 students, 4,721 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,632 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 25 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 128 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,556 |
| 2 years | $36,848 |
| 3 years | $42,783 |
| 4 years | $47,912 |
| 5 years | $48,573 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro report median earnings of $47,912, compared with $54,048 for all University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 85% women (34) and 15% men (6).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Of the 40 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 85% were women (34) and 15% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 52% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
This Design & Applied Arts program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.